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How Many People Are Named Marissa?
Estimated people named Marissa living in the U.S. today
117,068
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 120,981
- Peak year: 1994 (6,259 births)
- Estimated living today: 117,068
Marissa by age group — who carries the name today?
Marissa popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marissa
Marissa has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 120,981 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 117,068 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,920 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marissas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marissa in the US?
An estimated 117,068 people named Marissa are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marissa uncommon — about 1 in 2,920 Americans.
Is Marissa a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marissa is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Marissa most popular?
Marissa peaked in 1994, when 6,259 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marissa?
Marissa ranks #468 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).